ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan has directed Maryland state agencies to coordinate and work together to keep Marylanders safe and informed following Sunday’s severe weather, which included extensive and persistent rain, major flooding, and power outages in multiple locations throughout the state. Ellicott City in Howard County was particularly devastated by this weather event, which also included significant flooding in […]
Baltimore County officials and fire crews are assessing damage from Sunday’s severe storms, which caused catastrophic flooding in some parts of the state. In Baltimore County, Catonsville and Dundalk were hardest hit. Catonsville received more than 10 inches of rainfall – more than nearby Ellicott City in Howard County, which was devastated by flash floods for the second time in […]
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan on Sunday signed an executive order declaring a State of Emergency in response to heavy rain and severe flooding in Ellicott City and areas across the state of Maryland. The executive order will allow the state to efficiently coordinate support and provide additional assistance to local jurisdictions experiencing flooding conditions. “Less than two years […]
As flood waters rage across portions of Baltimore County on Sunday, elected officials want the public to know that they are staying on top of the situation. Baltimore County Councilman David Marks told NottinghamMD that interim Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler had been briefing members of the County Council throughout the day on Sunday. County Executive Mohler was also passing […]
UPDATE: Authorities say all seven individuals were successfully rescued. Minor injuries reported. Original story below… —— Emergency crews are one the scene of a Sunday evening water rescue in Perry Hall. At just before 5:30 p.m., multiple people became trapped in rising flood waters at Gunpowder Falls State Park along Belair Road near near Miller Road (21128). Reports indicate that […]
Authorities say a busy, Perry Hall thoroughfare has been shut down due to flooding. The Maryland State Highway Administration advises that Belair Road has been shut down in both directions at Ridgely’s Choice in Nottingham. Motorists should use an alternate route. The National Weather Service also advises that White Marsh Run is over flood stage at 13.4 feet and is […]
Crews were on the scene of a Sunday afternoon water rescue in Carney/Perry Hall. At just after 2 p.m., emergency personnel responded to Seven Courts Drive at Neves Court (21234), in the area of the stream across from the Weis Markets at in Perry Hall. At the scene, rescue personnel found an adult male who was trapped in rising flood […]
The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a Flash Flood Warning for the Nottingham area. The flood warning is in effect until 10:45 p.m. on Sunday. The NWS says that Doppler radar indicates heavy rain that will cause flooding. Up to two inches of rain have already fallen and an additional 1 to 2 inches of rain are […]